About George Turner Orton
Lived 1837 – 1901 (aged 64). George Turner Orton was a Canadian politician and physician.
George Turner Orton (January 19, 1837 – November 14, 1901) was a physician and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Wellington Centre in the House of Commons of Canada from 1874 to 1887 as a Liberal-Conservative.
He was born in Guelph, Upper Canada,
Orton ran unsuccessfully for a federal seat in 1872, but was elected in the general election of 1874.
In 1883, he moved to Winnipeg. Orton was surgeon for a brigade which served during the North-West Rebellion. He also served as medical officer for the Canadian Pacific Railway and coroner for British Columbia.
The community of Orton, Ontario was named in his honour.
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Canadian politician (1837-1901)
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George Turner Orton was born on 19 January 1837 in Guelph.
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George Turner Orton died on 14 November 1901 in Winnipeg.
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George Turner Orton was a politician and physician.
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